Vladimir Putin

Russian, Syrian defense ministers talk bilateral cooperation in Moscow

The meeting comes following Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's visit to Moscow in mid-October, in which he pledged to honor the agreements between the two countries.

Syria's new defense minister Murhaf Abu Qasra attends an interview with Reuters in Damascus, Syria January 19, 2025.
Kirill Dmitriev, CEO of Russian direct investment fund, looks on ahead of a press conference by U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on the day of their meeting to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.

Top Putin envoy Kirill Dmitriev continues talks with US officials after Trump tariffs

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani attends a press conference at the Lebanese foreign ministry, in Beirut, October 10, 2025.

Israel exploited Assad govt's fall to impose expansionist, destabilizing project, Syrian FM claims

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin following a meeting to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, in Anchorage, Alaska, August 15.

Putin envoy Dmitriev says US, Ukraine and Russia close to 'diplomatic solution' on war


Putin-Trump summit on hold after Russia rejects ceasefire

Trump had announced last week that he and Putin would meet soon in Hungary to try to bring an end to the war in Ukraine. But Putin has been unwilling to consider concessions.

RUSSIAN PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin speaks during a news conference, at the end of his visit to China last week. Removing Putin from power is a must, the writer argues.

Trump urges Ukraine's Zelensky to make concessions to Russia in tense meeting, sources say

After his meeting with Zelensky, Trump publicly called for a ceasefire on the current frontlines, a position that the Ukrainian president then embraced in comments to reporters.

US President Donald Trump welcomes Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 17, 2025.

Trump reluctant to give Ukraine access to long-range Tomahawk missiles

During a meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky regarding the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War, Trump said he would "much rather have them not need Tomahawks."

 US President Donald Trump wags a finger at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, February 28, 2025.

Zelensky: We are counting on Middle East momentum to help end war with Russia

Zelensky says Trump’s Middle East peace strategy could help end Russia’s war on Ukraine, expressing hope for renewed pressure on Putin.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during a meeting with Italian President Sergio Mattarella at Quirinale Palace, in Rome, Italy, July 9, 2025.

Why Russia’s Putin and Syria’s Sharaa agreed to meet after a decade of war - analysis

Russia clearly wanted to pivot to work with Sharaa. It likely extended feelers long ago, recognizing HTS as a potential partner, even after a decade of fighting in Syria.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, October 15, 2025.

Syrian president to use Putin talks to request extradition of deposed president Assad, sources say

The Assads now live discreetly in Moscow, according to Russian media.

A wall painted with a damaged drawing of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is pictured in the al-Qadam neighbourhood in Damascus, Syria, March 26, 2025.

Syria’s President Sharaa makes historic trip to Russia - analysis

Syrian President Sharaa embarks on a groundbreaking visit to Russia, marking a key moment in international diplomacy and Middle Eastern relations.

 Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa attends an interview with Reuters at the presidential palace, in Damascus, Syria March 10, 2025.

Melania Trump says some children caught in Ukraine war returned to families after talks with Putin

The first lady said Putin had responded to her letter earlier this year and that there remains an open line of communication.

U.S. first lady Melania Trump makes an announcement about her and Russian President Vladimir Putin's communication regarding children impacted by the Russian war in Ukraine, from the Grand Foyer at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 10, 2025.

Putin says global nuclear arms race is already on, says US, Russia relations still standing

This comes as over one million houses in Ukraine were left without power due to a Russian strike on Ukrainian energy facilities.

RUSSIAN PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin speaks during a news conference, at the end of his visit to China last week. Removing Putin from power is a must, the writer argues.

In final interview, Jane Goodall said she wanted to send Netanyahu on a one-way trip to space

Others aboard her imaginary spaceship were Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and Xi Jinping.

Jane Goodall speaks during the annual Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Forum in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., September 24, 2025.

Vladimir Putin, Benjamin Netanyahu speak on Gaza war, Iran nuclear program

Both leaders spoke on US President Donald Trump's 20-point proposal to end the war in the Gaza Strip.

 Benjamin Netanyahu, Vladimir Putin